Law Admissions & Financial Aid

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The application deadline for fall 2008 admission to the JD Program is April 1, 2008.

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Golden Gate University School of Law seeks students from diverse backgrounds with the potential to succeed in law school and become active members of the legal community.

The Admissions Committee considers:

• Academic achievement
• Performance on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
• Personal Statement
• Letters of Recommendation
• Writing ability
• Analytical Skills
• Other factors such as graduate studies, work experience, community activities, and other life experiences.

The Fall 2007 JD Entering Class Statistics are as follows:

Full-time:

• Size: 194
• Total # of Applications: 2,308
• Median LSAT/GPA: 152/3.09
• 25th % LSAT/GPA: 150/2.82
• 75th % LSAT/GPA: 154/3.38
• Average Age: 26
• % Minority: 34.6%
• % Women: 55.7%

Part-time:

• Size: 46
• Total # of Applications: 273
• Median LSAT/GPA: 151/3.00
• 25th % LSAT/GPA: 149/2.74
• 75th % LSAT/GPA: 153/3.20
• Average Age: 28
• % Minority: 54.3%
• % Women: 53.2%

Tours

If you would like to tour the campus, we provide tours on Mondays and Fridays at 11 am or Wednesdays at 1 pm. To schedule a tour, contact us at lawadmit@ggu.edu.

Law School Office of Admissions & Financial Aid will be closed on Friday, May 16, 2008 due to the Law School Commencement Ceremony. We will re-open on Monday, May 19, 2008. Please direct all inquiries to lawadmit@ggu.edu. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Class Visits

If you would like to sit in on a law class, please contact us at lawadmit@ggu.edu

On-Campus Recruiting Events for Prospective Students

During the winter months, the School of Law hosts a series of information sessions and open houses for prospective students. Info sessions last about an hour. Open houses are scheduled for three hours and include an info session.

The schedule of events for prospective students is listed below. If you are interested in attending one or more of these sessions, please RSVP to lawadmit@ggu.edu, or call 415-442-6630. A separate calendar of events for admitted students will be announced in February 2008.

All on-campus events will be held in the university's main building located at 536 Mission Street (between 1st & 2nd Streets) in downtown San Francisco. The nearest BART and MUNI Station is Montgomery Street. Parking is available at meters on the street or in attended lots throughout the downtown area. Directions to the School of Law

Info Sessions for Prospective Law Students

Info Sessions are designed to answer basic questions about the law school application process, admissions and financial aid. Refreshments will be provided. Each Info Session will conclude with an optional campus tour. RSVP to lawadmit@ggu.edu, or call 415-442-6630.

Sunday, February 10, 2008
1:00 - 2:00 pm
6th Floor Atrium (Room 6211)

Open Houses for Prospective Law Students

Open Houses offer prospective students a relaxed environment in which to learn more about GGU Law's academic programs, clinical/career opportunities and student life. Presentations will be made by faculty and current students. Basic questions about the law school application process, admissions and financial aid will also be answered. Refreshments will be provided. Each Open House will conclude with an optional campus tour. RSVP to lawadmit@ggu.edu, or call 415-442-6630.

Saturday, March 1, 2008
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
6th Floor Atrium (Room 6211)

LSAC Law School Forums

Throughout the year the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) sponsors a series of Law School Forums in order to give prospective law students an opportunity to collect admissions materials and meet with representatives from law schools all across the country. In spring and summer 2008, representatives from GGU Law will be participating in the following forums to meet with prospective students who may be seeking admission for the fall 2008 or fall 2009 term:

Houston
Saturday, February 9, 2008
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
JW Marriott Houston
5150 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77056

Los Angeles
Saturday, February 23, 2008
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
5855 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045

San Francisco
Monday, February 25, 2008
2:00 - 8:00 pm
Nob Hill Masonic Center
1111 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

Washington DC
Saturday, June 21, 2008
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008

To obtain more information or pre-register for one of these forums, please visit the LSAC website and click on the tab for "Online Services." Admission to all LSAC Law School Forums is free of charge.